Report for TMT PINYAMAS [OOEA-4281-1872-7504, Date: 07 Jan...

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TMT PINYAMASVessel Name

8520989IMO Number

07 Jan 2013Date of Inspection

Rayong, ThailandPort of Inspection

PTT Public Company LimitedInspecting Company

PumproomSelected variants

Static accumulating cargo in non inert tanks

Report for TMT PINYAMAS [OOEA-4281-1872-7504, Date: 07 Jan 2013]

Section 1

Chapter 1: General information

General information

TMT PINYAMASName of the vessel1.1

8520989Vessel IMO Number1.2

1798657Company IMO Number1.3

07 Jan 2013Date the inspection was completed1.4

Rayong, ThailandPort of inspection1.5

ThailandFlag1.6

9939Deadweight1.7

6506Gross tonnage1.8

04 Oct 1988Date the vessel was delivered1.9

PTT Public Company LimitedName of the OCIMF inspecting company1.10

07 Jan 2013. 11:30Time the inspector boarded the vessel1.11

07 Jan 2013. 22:00Time the inspector departed the vessel1.12

For inspecting company onlyName of the inspector1.13

DischargingVessel's operation at the time of the inspection1.14

ChemicalsProduct(s) being handled1.15

YesIs an up to date OCIMF Harmonised Vessel ParticularsQuestionnaire (HVPQ) maintained and is it readily available?

1.16

Other Inspector Comments:According to ship license and class certificates, vessel is certified as combinedOil/Chemical Tanker.

Chemical Tanker Type 2Vessel type1.17

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel, as built, is of one continuous welded steel construction, with single hulland double bottom arrangement. Reportedly, wing cargo tanks (P&S) currently served only as void tanks(double hull space), with the ballasting lines disconnected.

Double hullHull type1.18

Thome ship management (Thailand)Co., Ltd.

Name of the vessel's operator1.19

88 Soi Bangna-Trad 30 Bngna-Trad Rd., Bangna, Bangkok 10260 Thailand

Address of the vessel's operator1.20

+66-2-3987650-2Telephone number of the operator1.21

[email protected] address of the operator1.22

09 May 2012Date the current operator assumed responsibility for the vessel1.23

30 Oct 2012Date of the last port State control inspection1.24

Other Inspector Comments:5 deficiencies were reported during this inspection, which had since beenrectified.

Dong Nai, VietnamPort of the last Port State Control inspection1.25

Other Inspector Comments:Not classed by IACS. Vessel has been entered in the register book with theclassification symbol: TG, without class notation. The previous classification society was DNV and the date ofchange was 3 January 2013.

Other (Please specify)Name of Classification society1.26

2/35 © Copyright Oil Companies International Marine Forum 2012


Other Inspector Comments:Answer as the date of expiry of the TG Register Class Certificate.

18 Jul 2013Date of expiry of the Class Certificate1.27

Other Inspector Comments:Under Thai Maritime rules, all Thai registered vessels are required to be dockedevery two years, with a maximum period of 6 months extension. Vessel's trading license, which is renewableevery 12 months, is subjected to the issuance of the Certificate of Survey by the Thai Harbour Departmentsurveyor. Thai Harbour department does not issue survey status report.

Not applicableDate the last special survey was completed1.28

19 Jan 2011Date of departure from the last class-credited drydock/repair period1.29

Other Inspector Comments:Refer comments were given in VIQ 1.28

Not applicableDate of the last class Survey Status Report1.30

40.00What was the Operator's defined maximum level of blood alcoholcontent?

1.31

12.00What was the recorded frequency of unannounced drug testing1.32

Other Inspector Comments:As per Operator's procedures, the shipboard unannounced alcohol testing isrequired to examine once every four months and each time at least seven crews must be examined.

4.00What was the recorded frequency of unannounced alcohol testing1.33

29 Oct 2012What was the date of the last unannounced on-board alcohol test1.34

23 Feb 2012What was the date of the last unannounced drug and alcohol testundertaken by an external agency?

1.35

Additional Comments

From cargo records, the vessel trades mostly between Singapore and Bangko/Rayong, with occasionalvoyages to Cambodia and Vietnam. She also makes some local voyages. Annex-I cargoes were the mainproduct carried, sometimes chemical products carried. Cargo area of the vessel is divided into 5 center tanksand Slop wing tanks. Each cargo tanks served by its own centrifugal pump. Maine Superintendent asoperator's representative was on board during inspection course. Throughout the inspection, Officers andratings provided assistance and good cooperation and showed knowledge of the vessel during discussionswith the Inspector. Vessel has not traded to US ports since operated by this operator.

Additional comments1.99

Chapter 2: Certification and documentation

Certification

2 Product carrierWhat is the vessel's designation as recorded in the IOPPCertificate, Form B, Question 1.11?

2.1.9

Gard P&I (Bermuda) Ltd.Name of P and I Club2.1.14

Chapter 6: Pollution prevention

Shipboard oil and marine pollution emergency plans

Not applicableName of the OPA-90 Qualified Individual (QI)6.10



Crew details on 04 Jan 2013

Englishprof.

Mo.tour

Alltypes

Tankertype

RankOper-ator

Radioqual.

STCWV para.

Tankercert.

Admin.accept

Issuingcountry

Cert.comp.

NationalityRank

Years in service

Officer Crew

Good4.8725.1015.1015.101.00YesPara 2Oil andChemical

YesThailandClass 1ThaiMaster

Good6.671.901.601.600.60YesPara 2Oil andChemical

YesThailandClass 2ThaiChief Officer

Good3.503.001.500.101.00YesPara 1Oil,Chemicaland Gas

YesThailandOOWThai2nd Officer

Good6.431.000.900.300.40YesPara 1Oil,Chemicaland Gas

YesThailandOOWThai3rd Officer

Englishprof.

Mo.tour

Alltypes

Tankertype

RankOper-ator

Radioqual.

STCWV para.

Tankercert.

Admin.accept

Issuingcountry

Cert.comp.

NationalityRank

Years in service

Engineer Crew

Good6.6711.007.003.007.00NoPara 2Oil andChemical

YesThailandChiefEngIII/2

ThaiChief Engineer

Good4.534.004.000.300.80NoPara 2Oil,Chemicaland Gas

YesThailandClass 2Thai2nd Engineer


YesThailandEOOWThai3rd Engineer


YesThailandEOOWThai4th Engineer



Section 2

Key questions marked Yes without comment.

Chapter 1: General information

General information

1.16


Enhanced Survey Programme

2.11

Publications

2.15

Chapter 3: Crew management

Crew management

3.2

Crew qualifications

3.11

Drug and alcohol policy

3.12

Chapter 4: Navigation

Policies, procedures and documentation

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.11, 4.12

Navigation Equipment (I)

4.14, 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18

Charts and publications

4.21, 4.23, 4.27

Navigation

4.28, 4.29, 4.33, 4.34

Navigation Equipment (II)

4.36



Chapter 5: Safety management

Safety Management

5.2, 5.4, 5.10, 5.11

Drills, training and familiarisation

5.14, 5.16

Ship security

5.17, 5.21, 5.23

Enclosed space and pump room entry procedures

5.24, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.28

Gas analysing equipment

5.31, 5.32, 5.34, 5.36

Hot work procedures

5.37, 5.38, 5.39, 5.40, 5.41, 5.42

Life-saving equipment

5.43, 5.44, 5.45, 5.48, 5.51, 5.52, 5.53, 5.54, 5.56, 5.57

Fire fighting equipment

5.58, 5.59, 5.60, 5.62, 5.63, 5.64, 5.65, 5.66, 5.69, 5.70, 5.73, 5.74

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

5.75, 5.76, 5.77, 5.78

Access

5.81, 5.82


Oil Record Books

6.1, 6.2, 6.3


6.7

Cargo operations and deck area pollution prevention

6.11, 6.13, 6.15, 6.20.1, 6.22, 6.23, 6.24, 6.25

Pump rooms and oil discharge monitors

6.26, 6.27

Ballast water management

6.32

Engine and steering compartments

6.33, 6.34, 6.35, 6.37, 6.39

Garbage management

6.41



Chapter 7: Structural condition

Structural condition

7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5

Chapter 8: Cargo and ballast systems – Chemical


8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7

Stability and cargo loading limitations

8.8, 8.10, 8.11, 8.12, 8.13, 8.15, 8.16

Cargo operations and related safety management

8.19, 8.20, 8.21, 8.22, 8.23, 8.25, 8.26, 8.28, 8.29, 8.30, 8.31, 8.33, 8.36, 8.37, 8.38

Cargo handling and monitoring equipment

8.39, 8.41, 8.43, 8.44, 8.45, 8.46, 8.48, 8.50, 8.51

Ullaging, sampling and closed operations

8.54, 8.56, 8.58

Venting arrangements

8.60, 8.61, 8.62, 8.63

Static electicity precautions

8.68, 8.70, 8.71, 8.72, 8.73

Manifold arrangements

8.74, 8.75, 8.77, 8.78, 8.79, 8.80, 8.81, 8.82

Cargo pump room

8.84, 8.85, 8.86, 8.87

Safety equipment

8.88, 8.89, 8.90, 8.92, 8.93, 8.94, 8.95, 8.96

Cargo lifting equipment

8.99

Chapter 9: Mooring

Mooring equipment documention

9.1, 9.2

Mooring procedures

9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.12

Mooring equipment

9.14, 9.15, 9.18, 9.19, 9.20

Anchoring equipment

9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24



Chapter 10: Communications

Communications procedures

10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9

Communications equipment

10.11, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15

Chapter 11: Engine and steering compartments

Policies, procedures and documention

11.1, 11.2, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.9, 11.10, 11.12

Safety management

11.17, 11.18, 11.19, 11.21, 11.22, 11.23, 11.24, 11.25, 11.26, 11.29, 11.30, 11.31, 11.32, 11.33, 11.34, 11.35, 11.36,11.37, 11.38, 11.39, 11.40, 11.41

Machinery status

11.42.4, 11.42.5, 11.42.8, 11.42.9, 11.42.10, 11.42.12, 11.42.13, 11.42.15, 11.43, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48

Steering compartment

11.49, 11.51, 11.52, 11.53, 11.55, 11.56, 11.57

Chapter 12: General appearance and condition

Hull, superstructure and external weather decks

12.2, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10, 12.11

Electrical equipment

12.12, 12.13, 12.14

Internal spaces

12.15, 12.16

Accomodation areas

12.18, 12.19, 12.20, 12.21, 12.22



Section 3


Certification

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel currently carries an international trade license fromflag-state. Statutory certificates were not issued under HSSC and had variety of validitydates. Operating Company was issued with a DOC to operate oil and chemical tankersby Lloyd's Register. Last annual endorsement was 2 March 2012. Vessel's interim SMCunder Flag State valid until 13 April 2013. ISSC and No.12 CSR found in order whilstno.1-11 CSR were available for sighting. CLC 1992 and CLC for Bunker Oil Pollutionwere issued by MCA, UK.

Are all the statutory certificates listed below, where applicable, valid and have theannual and intermediate surveys been carried out within the required range dates?

2.1

Safety management and the operator’s procedures manuals:

Other Inspector Comments:A hard copy of SMS Manuals were provided on board. AllSMS document was provided in English but now Thai language translation is alsoprovided on board. The operator's SMS Manual had been signed by all crews as beingread and understood.

Do the operator's procedures manuals comply with ISM Code requirements?2.2

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel mostly operates in Thai waters, occasionally callingat a Singapore, Cambodian or Vietnam port. Marine Superintendents have been visitingthe vessel very frequently for inspection, audits, tank cleaning and training, etc. Onesuperintendents from marine departments was on board during inspection as well.Superintendent's visit report was last filed on 2 February 2012. Company requires atleast one visit every six months.

Does the Operator’s representative visit the vessel at least bi-annually?2.3

Other Inspector Comments:Internal Audits are held once per annum. Last internal auditwas completed on 22 September 2012. 4 NC and 4 observation were reported duringthe audit, which had been attended to and had been closed by the DPA.

Is a recent operator's audit report available and is a close-out system in place fordealing with non-conformities?

2.4

Other Inspector Comments:As per Operator's procedures, Masters are required toreview the Safety Management System prior to terminate his's contract or once perannum, whichever is earlier. Last review was carried out on 12 August 2012. Operatorwas routinely responding to each Master review with comments, advise or queries, asnecessary.

Does the master review the safety management system and report to the operator onany deficiencies?

2.5

Survey and repair history

Are class survey reports adequately filed?2.6



Initial Operator Comments: Root cause :TG Class have not in place a survey listing/status system.Operator comments:Ship being accepted onto TG Class registry and a system of periodical inspection is inplace and annually thereafter to ensure that registered ships meet a class satisfactorystandard by certificate of survey issuance annually.Action to prevent the re-occurrence:None deem of compliance.

Inspector Observations: Refer comments were given in VIQ 1.28. It was reported thatTG Class does not issue any survey listing. Status of recommendations or conditionscould not be assessed.

Is the vessel free of conditions of class or significant recommendations, memoranda ornotations?

2.7

Other Inspector Comments:All cargo and ballast tanks were being inspected on six-monthly basis as per ship operator procedures. Last cycle of shipboard inspection of alltanks were completed in October 2012. All tanks were reported in 'Good' condition.

Are procedures in place to carry out regular inspections of cargo and ballast tanks, voidspaces, trunks and cofferdams by the vessel's personnel and are records maintained?

2.8

Enhanced Survey Programme

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel had just been de-classed from DNV for a few daysago. According to the latest DNV condition evaluation report, corrosion protectionsystems are fitted with cargo (C, P&S), Slop, Peak tanks and ballast tanks (3P&S, 5C)internal while ballast tanks (1C, 2P&S, 4C, aft peak) were a combination of paintcoating and anodes. All tanks were reported to be 'Good'.

If the vessel is subject to the Enhanced Survey Programme, is the report file adequatelymaintained?

2.9

Other Inspector Comments:UT Gauging was carried out from 3-7 January 201. Reportwas reviewed during this inspection. Following were the maximum diminution recordedin various areas of the vessel:All deck plating - up to 4.0%,Bottom plating up to 4.6%,All transverse bulkhead in cargo tank (C) - less than 3.8%All transverse bulkhead in cargo tank (wing) 4.2%

Is a thickness measurement report available?2.10

Condition Assessment Scheme

If the vessel is subject to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS), are copies of theCondition Assessment Scheme Final Report and Review Record available?

2.12

Has a Survey Plan for the CAS been completed and submitted by the operator?2.13

Other Inspector Comments:The vessel had ever been enrolled in a DNV CAP.Reportedly, such programme was involuntary by ship operator.

Has the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessmentprogramme (CAP)?

2.14



Additional Comments




Chapter 3: Crew management

Crew management

Other Inspector Comments:Required Minimum Manning - 8 Officers (4 deck & 4engine) + 6 Ratings (3 deck & 3 engine).

Manning at the time of inspection was composite with 8 Officers (4 deck & 4 engine) +11 Ratings (6 deck, 5 engine) + Chief cook

Does the manning level meet or exceed that required by the Minimum Safe ManningDocument?

3.1

Other Inspector Comments:Print-out records of hours of rest was maintained by allpersonnel on board.

Do all personnel maintain hours of rest records and are the hours of rest in compliancewith ILO or STCW requirements?

3.3

Other Inspector Comments:Working language on board was Thai, which was alsobeing used for personal and official conversation amongst ship's personnel. Only fewpersonnel were comfortable in conversing and though others had limited knowledge ofEnglish.

Are all personnel able to communicate effectively in a common language?3.4

Other Inspector Comments:Following courses are sponsored for officers and ratings bythe operator in addition to the requisite STCW courses: Bridge Team Management,Safety Officer's Training, Portable Gas Detector Course, Bridge Team ManagementRefresh Course, Safe Use And Handling Of Octel Compound , ISM Course, Ship-Shore Safety Check List Course, Sea Survival & Offshore Safety Procedure, IESG OilSpill, English Marine Vocabulary, ISPS Code, etc.

The vessel also carried a collection of Safety Videos supplied by the company, whichwere being routinely screened for shipboard training.

Does the operator provide a training policy exceeding statutory requirements?3.5

Other Inspector Comments:Master and all deck officers had attended bridge teammanagement courses.

Have senior deck officers attended bridge team management courses?3.6

Other Inspector Comments:Master had not attended Ship Handling Training Course.He has practical experience of more than thirty port entry/departures as master andalso has been in command for more than 15 years for this tanker type.

Has the master attended a ship handling course where applicable?3.7

Other Inspector Comments:As per Operator's procedures, the crew members shall besubjected to Blood Chemical Accumulation test once per annum or after signing off.

Where the vessel carries chemicals, has a formal programme of regular medicalexaminations for personnel been implemented?

3.9



Crew qualifications

Other Inspector Comments:All officers were in possession of their Certificates ofCompetency, endorsements. Ratings were suitably qualified as per their nationaldocumentation.

Does the officers' matrix posted for the vessel on the SIRE website accurately reflectthe information relating to the officers on board at the time of the inspection?

3.10

Additional Comments

Ship's complement at the time of inspection was 20 persons. All officers and ratingswere from Thailand. Most crewmembers are permanent employees of the operator andcontinue to serve on the same ship. All on board were serving on 6 months contractsand able serve no more than two consecutive contracts.

Additional Comments3.99

Chapter 4: Navigation


Other Inspector Comments:Log books and engine movement (bell) book found updatedwith entries properly made in ink.

Are deck log books and engine movement (bell) books correctly maintained and is anadequate record being kept of all the navigational activities, both at sea and underpilotage?

4.4

Other Inspector Comments:The policy was provided with under keel clearance (UKC)table as follow:- Ocean passages maintain a minimum UKC of 50% of the ship's deepest draft & notless than 2 m.- Coastal passages and fairways maintain a minimum UKC of 15% of the ship'sdeepest draft but not less than 1 meter- Canals: according to local regulation- Inside port, at berth and approach channels maintain a minimum UKC of 10% of theship's deepest draft

Does the operator provide guidance on minimum under keel clearance and squat?4.9

Navigation Equipment (I)

If a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is fitted is it operational at alltimes when the vessel is at sea?

4.13

Other Inspector Comments:Compass error observations were being recordedwhenever weather permitted. Magnetic compass deviation curve from the compassadjuster was dated 9 May 2012. Observed deviation generally followed the pattern ofdeviation curve which indicated max 3.0 degree deviation.

Do the magnetic compass errors recorded in the compass error book broadly agree withthe deviation card?

4.19



Charts and publications

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel was maintaining BA charts, plus a few large scaleThai charts, covering ports in Thailand where vessel frequently called and publicationsfor geographical area in Asia. Charts and publications are supplied upon requisitionfrom the vessel by Company's office in Thailand. Latest NTM on board was of week 1of 2013 and all charts were corrected up to this NTM.

Has a system been established to ensure that nautical publications and charts are onboard and current?

4.20

Other Inspector Comments:The largest scale charts were used and there was amplenavigation data, and the 'no go areas', wheel over positions, parallel indexing, etc. werevery neatly marked on this chart, plus additional information/instructions.

Were the charts used for the previous voyage appropriate?4.22

Other Inspector Comments:ECDIS does not apply to this vessel.

If the vessel is equipped with an Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems(ECDIS), are the Master and deck watchkeeping officers able to produce appropriatedocumentation that generic and type-specific ECDIS familiarisation has beenundertaken?

4.24

If the vessel is provided solely with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System(ECDIS) does it meet the requirements of SOLAS?

4.25

If the vessel is provided with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System(EDCIS) that uses a paper chart back-up system, are the paper charts provided,adequate for the areas in which the ship trades and are they fully corrected?

4.26

Navigation

Other Inspector Comments:The passage plan was carried out on format provided byoperator, and it just fulfilled the minimum data requirement. The way point list andnavigation information were very well tabulated. However, basic details were supportedby some instructions on charts.

Was a comprehensive passage plan available for the previous voyage and did it coverthe full voyage from berth to berth?

4.30

Other Inspector Comments:Two methods of position fixing (visual and radar positionfixing) were found with making on charts throughout the previous voyage.

Was position fixing satisfactory throughout the previous voyage and the frequency ofplotted fixes in accordance with the passage plan?

4.31

Other Inspector Comments:Parallel Indexing (PI) method for monitoring cross tracktendency planned on the chart at the planning stage.

Was radar parallel indexing used to monitor the position of the vessel?4.32



Other Inspector Comments:Navtex warnings were separated and grouped according tomessage type.

Is there an adequate system for dealing with navigation warnings and are they beingcharted?

4.35

Navigation Equipment (II)

Other Inspector Comments:Navigation light failure alarm and vessel not undercommand signal found in good working order.

Are navigation lights in good order?4.37

Additional Comments


Chapter 5: Safety management

Safety Management

Other Inspector Comments:The Chief Officer designated as a safety officer. Heexplained on the duties in regards to a regular basis for safety each department. Therewas evidence of him having attended in-house training from Company.

Has a safety officer been designated and trained to undertake this role?5.1

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause :Lack to comply with the current cargos MSDS (Benzene) which required Chemicalresistant clothing stand by for The current cargo operation.

Operator comments:During operation, fire-fighting equipment are positioned to cover the ships cargo deckand ready for immediately use. And crews wear the proper PPE including with tight-fitting goggle and haft face respirator during cargo operation. One set of chemical suitwas standby station nearby manifold immediately once inspector point out.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Appropriated supervision by Master had been discussed with chief officer are fullyintroduce current cargo MSDS requirement need to be carefully check and strictlyfollow requirement on 09th Jan 2013 and confirmed that he was fully understood forfuture implementation.

Inspector Observations: Chemical resistant clothing were not provided in vicinity ofcargo are as required by MSDS. All of them were kept in aft chemical store.

Is personal protective equipment such as boiler suits, safety footwear, eye and earprotection, safety harnesses and chemical protective equipment etc. provided and asrequired, being worn?

5.3

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Other Inspector Comments:Safety Committee Meetings were being held on a monthlybasis - detailed minutes were recorded and a copy was being sent to the operator. Lastmeeting was held on 29 December 2012. Operator was routinely responding to theminutes of meetings with comments, advise or queries, as necessary.

Are regular safety meetings held, are the minutes recorded and does the operatorprovide shore management responses?

5.5

Other Inspector Comments:Handrail (4m in length) and bulwark in way of starboardquarter was partially damaged due to a tug making contact with the vessel whileoperating at Gas field in gulf of Thailand on 5 January 2012. Affected area had beencropped and renewed in Sri racha anchorage on 19 March 2012 during afloat repairs.Ten (10) near misses were reported within last 4 months by the current Master.

Is there a procedure for the reporting, investigation and close-out of accidents,incidents, non-conformities and near misses?

5.6

Other Inspector Comments:Joint inspection of repetitive checks were carried out at theappropriate interval, as agreed between both parties, at periods stated in thedeclaration.

Is a completed ISGOTT Ship/Shore Safety Check List (SSSCL) available and are itsprovisions being complied with?

5.7

Other Inspector Comments:Safety matches were available for light in an approvedsmoking area.

Are smoking regulations posted and being adhered to and are smoke rooms adequatelyidentified?

5.8

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Whether tight doors self closing device poor condition.

Operator comments:Quick fixed ratification by replaced new spare set onboard of self closing device crewimmediately and completed on 07th Jan 2012. We are hereby confirmed that presentlysuch door is in good working condition and properly close and gas tight .then for further mutual safety , during the operation chief officer had conduct anship/shore safety checklist to ensure the ship is effectively managing its obligation byboth party , and from time to time thereafter , we had conduct the repetitive check bycalling the terminal representative to conduct the similar check onboard/ashore andrecord on our SSSCL, and found in order that all external doors, ports and windows inthe accommodation, stores and machinery spaces are closed at all the times duringberthing

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Regular maintenance regime to be maintained and implementation to be verified duringsuperintendent next visit.Furthermore Master had arrange safety meeting all crew to strictly comply with safetyoperation procedure and addition this area for hourly safety round check by AB duty onwatch in cargo operational checklist.

Inspector Observations: Internal whether tight door on off berth side of this vessel entryto accommodation was left slightly open unattended.

Are external doors, ports and windows kept closed in port?5.9



Drills, training and familiarisation

Other Inspector Comments:Familiarisation of new personnel was being carried outbased on a check-list provided for immediate requirement.

Is there a procedure for familiarisation for new personnel?5.12

Other Inspector Comments:There were comprehensive planing for emergency drills asper operator provided Matrix. The drills were adhered to this Matrix.

Are drills for emergency procedures being carried out?5.13

Other Inspector Comments:Training in the use of life-saving equipment had been takenplace at the same interval as the fire and abandon drill.

Is regular training in the use of life-saving equipment being undertaken?5.15

Ship security

Other Inspector Comments:The SSAS alert test message was last carried out to shipoperator on 25 April 2012.

Are ship security records related to the ship security plan being maintained?5.18

Other Inspector Comments:Interviewed with master regarding the overriding authorityand security policy implement. He was well aware of this authority and policy as statedin the SSP.

Has the operator furnished the master with the information required by the ISPS Code?5.19

Other Inspector Comments:Chief officer was the designated Security Officer on boardand SSO's training certificate sighted and complied With STCV\/ requirement. Byinterview, he was familiar with SSO's duties and responsibilities defined in SSP forexample the arrangement of security training on board, drills, exercises and securityrecords.

Has a ship security officer been designated?5.20

Other Inspector Comments:By interviewed selected crew regarding the restricted areaand control access, security duty related to them found they were aware of their duties,for example control of visitor, security vigilance and patrol around the ship. AttendingInspector was stopped and asked the purpose of visit by duty crew at the gangway.Visitor book was duly signed before been escorted to conference room. Log kept ofpeople on/off.

Is an adequate deck watch being maintained to prevent unauthorised access?5.22



Monitoring non-cargo spaces

Other Inspector Comments:Fixed gas detector system is not fitted in ballast tanks orother non-cargo spaces in hazardous area (except pumproom and bow thruster). Threegas detection sensors are fitted in pumproom as follows lower, middle & top platform.All of which are monitored continuously LEL%. Routine test / calibration records weremaintained.

Are spaces adjacent to cargo tanks, including pipe ducts, regularly monitored foraccumulations of gas?

5.29

Where a fixed system to monitor flammable atmospheres in non-cargo spaces is fitted,are recorders and alarms in order?

5.30

Gas analysing equipment

Other Inspector Comments:As per Operator's procedures, shore calibration of allportable gas measuring equipment is required to be carried out on an annual basis andshipboard calibration is required to be carried out on a monthly basis or prior every use.

Is there a record of regular testing and calibration of portable analysers?5.33

Other Inspector Comments:IGS does not apply to this vessel.

On vessels fitted with an inert gas system, are instruments capable of measuringhydrocarbon content in an oxygen deficient atmosphere available, if required and ingood order?

5.35

Life-saving equipment

Other Inspector Comments:LSA is certified for 25 persons. 2 x 30 men enclosed typelife boats on gravity davits appeared in satisfactory condition. Lifeboat equipmentrandomly checked and found adequate and validated. Lifeboat engine and rudder weretested and found in an compliant working condition. 5-Yearly survey of lifeboatlaunching installation were serviced on 8 November 2012.

Is there a maintenance and test schedule for lifeboat on-load release gear?5.46

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Improper maintenance follows the company procedure.

Operator comments:Master has confirmed that comprehensive maintenance had been carry out on life boats safety belt and completed on 12th Jan 2013.Considerable upgrade has been undertaken. The further safety officer and crewhave been advised to bring notice to master as regards hazardous nature.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Strict inspection/Maintenance regime to be established to ensure all potential hazardsare were identified and rectified.

Inspector Observations: Most of safety belts in starboard life boat found with lacking ofproper maintenance.

Are lifeboats, including their equipment and launching mechanisms, in good order?5.47

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Other Inspector Comments:Port lifeboat also serves as rescue boat and there is nodedicated rescue boat on board.

Is the rescue boat, including its equipment and launching arrangement, in good order?5.49

Other Inspector Comments:The vessel is equipped with three liferafts with capacity of1x10, 1x16 & 1x 25 persons.

Are liferafts in good order?5.50

Other Inspector Comments:37 Immersion Suits were provided on board - these weredistributed in each cabin, wheelhouse, engine room and safety locker. Air pressure testof 23 suits was last carried out on 23 April 2010 and the remain (7 suits) appeared new.

Are immersion suits in a good order?5.55

Fire fighting equipment

Other Inspector Comments:Foam solution (AFFF) analysis tested on 1 December2012. Bulk tank of 7,000 litres capacity was housed in foam room, main deck level.

Are records available to show that samples of foam compound have been tested atregular intervals?

5.61

Other Inspector Comments:Engine room and ballast pump room are protected with afixed Halon 1301 fire extinguishing system and a fixed-foam smothering system is fittedfor cargo deck. Sprinkler system is fitted for Paint store. Galley is protected by astandalone type fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system (single small bottle). Maintenanceroutines and inventories were documented. Systems were last tested on 1 December2012 by shore technician.

Are the main deck, pump room, engine room and other fixed fire extinguishing systems,where fitted, in good order and are clear operating instructions posted?

5.67

Other Inspector Comments:Emergency fire pump (EFP) located in a deep compartmentforward of forecastle store. EFP is hydraulic-driven and connected to both normal andemergency supply. EFP tested and fully delivered the water.

Is the emergency fire pump in full operational condition and are starting instructionsclearly displayed?

5.68

Other Inspector Comments:Air quality test for the breathing apparatus air rechargingsystem was annually carried out on 1 September 2012.

Are breathing apparatus sets fitted with fully pressurised air cylinders?5.71

Other Inspector Comments:EEBD was provided for all cabins

Are emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD's) in the accommodation, pump roomand engine room in good order and ready for immediate use?

5.72



Access

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Late operationally tested.Operator comments:This portable aluminums gangway was provided on board ships constructed prior to 1January 2010 which maximum operational load not known then operator nominatedmaximum load and marking for safe operation and intend to operationally load testwhen next dock special survey on March 13.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:None deem of compliance.

Inspector Observations: Portable gangways were printed with wording "SWL 0.3 ton 3persons" but there was no report/certificate or testing record to support the mentionedwording.

Is a gangway provided?5.79

Other Inspector Comments:Forward facing accommodation ladders of SWL 0.6 tonsare provided on both sides on poop deck. Both ladders were of Aluminium material.Load test was last carried out 10 October 2011. Additionally, two pilot ladder was alsoprovided. All ladders including the Pilot ladders were found in good order.

Are accommodation ladders, gangways, pilot ladders and pilot hoists, where fitted, ingood order?

5.80

Other Inspector Comments:Only raised catwalk in the center is fitted for access to bow.Galvanized material gratings were fitted on the center catwalk and appeared intact.

Are safe access to the bow arrangements satisfactory?5.83

Other Inspector Comments:Helicopter winching or landing area not provided.

If a helicopter landing or winching area is provided, does it meet ICS guidelines?5.84

If the bridge wing is used as a winching area, is a thorough risk assessment conducted?5.85




Oil Record Books

Other Inspector Comments:Ship is provided with one dedicated slop tank andoccasionally in use for slop and also she has not generated any dirty ballast. DeckOfficers though appeared well familiar with MARPOL regulation for sea / shoredisposal.

Have disposals of slops and dirty ballast been adequately recorded and were they inaccordance with MARPOL?

6.4

Other Inspector Comments:No mean arrangement for engine room bilge water andsludge to slop tank is approved by Administration or class.

If the disposal of engine room oily water or sludge to a cargo or slop tank has takenplace, has the event been recorded in both Oil Record Books, was the receiving tankfree of cargo and have the transfer arrangements been approved by Class?

6.5


Other Inspector Comments:Vessel is provided with an approved SMPEP.

Is an approved MARPOL Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) orShipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP) provided?

6.6

Other Inspector Comments:IMO Coastal Contact list on board of current issue (dated31 December 2012) was given in SMPEP.

Is the IMO Coastal Contact List up to date, is the master aware of port contactprocedures and has a contact list been made for this port?

6.8

Is there a USCG approved Vessel Response Plan (VRP)?6.9

Cargo operations and deck area pollution prevention

Other Inspector Comments:Scupper plug fits properly with no gaps.

Is the condition of scupper plugs satisfactory and are scuppers effectively plugged?6.12

Other Inspector Comments:Portable wilden pumps, with flexible piping connected to200 litres drum, were also rigged on either side of the aft end of the cargo deck area.

Are means readily available for dealing with small oil spills?6.14

Other Inspector Comments:Cargoes Annex 1 and Annex 2 overboard valves were keptclosed and lashed.

Are cargo system sea and overboard valves suitably lashed, locked or blanked and arethey thoroughly checked to ensure that they are fully closed prior to commencement ofcargo transfer?

6.16



If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are adequate pollution prevention measures inplace?

6.17

If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are valve-testing arrangements provided, are theyin good order and regularly monitored for leakage?

6.18

If ballast lines pass through cargo tanks are they tested regularly and the resultsrecorded?

6.19

Other Inspector Comments:Bunker pipelines were pressure-tested at 8.0 bar on 4August 2012 by ship staff.

Are bunker pipelines tested annually?6.21.1

Pump rooms and oil discharge monitors

Other Inspector Comments:As per records, ODME had not been used for disposal ofoily water effluents since delivery. Wash water is collected in Slop tanks and isdischarged to slop-disposal facilities. Equipment was being tested on monthly basisand records were maintained in Oil Record Book as well as in PMS.

If an ODME is fitted, is it in good order and is there evidence of recent testing?6.28

If the ODME has not been operational, was the fact recorded in the Oil Record Book?6.29

Ballast water management

Other Inspector Comments:Lloyd class approved ballast water and sedimentsmanagement plan was available on board and sequential method was stated as thepreferred method of exchange for the vessel. Record kept and maintained.

Does the operator have a Class approved ballast water and sediments managementplan and are records being maintained of all ballast water exchanges?

6.30

Other Inspector Comments:Arrangement to sample / check segregated ballastcomprises of open cover on each ballast tank coaming.

Can the vessel check or sample segregated ballast prior to deballasting?6.31

Engine and steering compartments

Other Inspector Comments:Capacity of Oily Water Separator is 2.5 cum/hr and wastried out and found to be operating satisfactorily and was occasionally being used forpumping out bilge water directly from engine room bilges.

Is the oily water separator in good order?6.36

If the oily water separator is not fitted with an automatic stopping device, do entries inthe Oil Record Book Part 1 indicate that it has not been used in a Special Area?

6.38



Garbage management

Other Inspector Comments:An approved Garbage Management Plan was on board andthe garbage retention / disposal system was satisfactory. General waste and plasticswere being occasionally landed.

Does the vessel have a garbage management plan and has garbage been handled anddisposed of in accordance with MARPOL?

6.40

Additional comments

Additional Comments6.99

Chapter 7: Structural condition

Structural condition

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel is registered with DNV ERS for assistance &emergency response in cases of structural damages.

Is the Enhanced Survey Programme file free from any information that raises concernsrelating to the vessel’s structure?

7.1

Other Inspector Comments:Two wing ballast tanks (WBT no.1P & 5P) were inspectedfrom the deck level. Tanks generally dry and visible areas were found in satisfactorycondition. Visible areas of tanks were coated in light grey colour and appearedsatisfactorily coated with light coating breakdown. Some light corrosion are forming onpartial of handrails and a few ladder rungs.

If any cargo and/or ballast tanks were sighted from the deck, were they in good order?7.6

Inspector Observations: No physical inspection of cargo tanks were made, as cargowere in all tanks.

If any cargo and/or ballast tanks were inspected internally, were they in good order?7.7

Chapter 8: Cargo and ballast systems – Chemical


Other Inspector Comments:Maximum loading rates and venting capacity were definedin cargo plan.

Is information readily available on maximum loading rates and venting capacities?8.2



Stability and cargo loading limitations

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Designated cargo watch officer unable to explain clearly relative of stress and stabilityinformation graphic on cargo plan on current voyage.

Operator comments:In pursuance, the master had clear instruction to the designated cargo watch officerwith re-emphasize safety meeting discussed in regard of stress and stability base onfigure limitations and training explain relative of stress and stability information graphicand confirmed that now they are fully aware of this procedure.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:implementation verify during superintendent visit.

Inspector Observations: The stress and stability information was included with thecargo plan but any limitations had not been fully understood by Second and Thirdofficers as the cargo watch officers.

Is the stress and stability information included with the cargo plan and are anylimitations understood by the cargo watch officers?

8.9

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Other Inspector Comments:As per Operator's procedures, shipboard testing is requiredto be carried out on quarterly basis. Last cycle of inspection was completed inDecember 2012 and result noted in compliance with stability guidelines.

Are there records indicating that the operational accuracy of the load computer is testedregularly?

8.14

Where applicable, are officers aware of the dangers of high free surface effects and ofthe possibility of structural damage caused by sloshing in cargo tanks?

8.17

Do the operator's operating manuals include procedures for restoring stability in case ofunstable conditions developing during cargo operations, where applicable?

8.18

Cargo operations and related safety management

Other Inspector Comments:Discharging plan was completed for covering all stages ofthe transfer operations and agreed with both ship and terminal staffs. Transfer ratesand maximum allowable pressures were defined in cargo plan.

Has a cargo-handling plan been prepared which provides a detailed sequence of cargoand ballast transfer?

8.24

Other Inspector Comments:Cargo being carried is not required to be inhibited byshipper or charterer.

If the cargo is required to be inhibited, is the required information available?8.27

Other Inspector Comments:Officers were requested to explain relating to the cleaningmethod and any precautions necessary with respect to the condition of the tank duringinspection time and found they were aware of their duties.

Are officers aware of the dangers associated with tank cleaning operations after thecarriage of volatile or toxic products?

8.32


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Other Inspector Comments:Cargo tanks are of mild steel with coating. However,procedures for passivation and pickling was addressed in SMS.

Where cargo tanks are of stainless steel are there procedures for passivation andpickling?

8.34

Other Inspector Comments:Wall wash test kid found in order.

Are adequate procedures in place for carrying out wall wash tests?8.35

Cargo handling and monitoring equipment

Are the cargo and ballast pump bearing, casing and shaft gland temperature monitoringsensors in good order and is there evidence of regular testing?

8.40

Other Inspector Comments:5 remote of cargo pump ESD system facilitated and locatedeither of cargo manifold (P&S), CCR, Poop deck, and Hydraulic Power Station.

Is the cargo pump emergency shutdown system in good order and is there recordedevidence of regular testing?

8.42

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:All drains left open after the final cleaning without capped provided.

Operator comments:Vessel tank cleaning operation has been revised to use valve with capped.Presently, procurement process had been start and shall place the suitable/sufficientspare valves and capped on her next storing not later than 15th Feb 2013 By the way, for pitting and corrosion on deck plating area had been de-rusted and spotpaint for now. fresh coat of paint shall be done and expected to be completed on thebeginning of Feb 2013

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Regular maintenance regime to be maintained and implementationto be verified during superintendent visit .

Inspector Observations: Drain cock from cargo drop pipeline are fitted nearby eachcargo pump. Drainage of acid chemical cargo had reportedly been drained from here,of which portable drip tray did apply to use underneath during the drainage process.Resultant slight leak or minutes-drop when removing drip tray after drainage from cockhad caused pitting and corrosion on deck plating (cargo tank top) below the drain cock.This system and procedures should be reviewed for future execution and the pittingcaused on deck plating including defective cock should be attended to immediately.

Are pipeline drains and stub pieces valved and capped and in good order?8.47

Other Inspector Comments:Cargo pipeline were pressure-tested at 12 bar on 13October 2012 by ship staff.

Are cargo pipelines tested annually?8.49

Is the inert gas system and/or storage and associated pipework, where fitted, in goodorder?

8.52



Other Inspector Comments:Cargo heating coils were pressure-tested at 7.0 bar on 17December 2012 by ship staff.

Is the general condition of the cargo tank heating system satisfactory?8.53

Ullaging, sampling and closed operations

Other Inspector Comments:Two portable sonic gauging tapes, two (2) dipping stick anda closed sampler were provided on board.

If fixed tank gauges are not fitted, are sufficient portable tapes provided tosimultaneously gauge each tank being worked?

8.55

Other Inspector Comments:Reportedly, arrangement to cargo sample and gaugingcomprises through sounding pipe as per terminal representative's request.

If the vessel is handling volatile or toxic cargoes, is it operating in a closed condition atthe time of the inspection?

8.57

Venting arrangements

Other Inspector Comments:Each COT is fitted with independent P-V of high velocitytype arrangement and independent vetting line which through tank top. Risers fittedaround forward and slight to aft main deck. Additionally, pressure monitoring system issupposed to be the secondary protection arrangement as required by SOLAS.

Is the cargo venting system in good order?8.59

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel was discharging Benzene during time of inspectionbut a vapour return line had not been connected as per Terminal request.

If the vessel is operating with a vapour return line connected, are appropriate transferprocedures in place?

8.64

Static electicity precautions

Other Inspector Comments:Inspection was conducted during discharging; however, themethod of controlling electrostatic generation in the initial stages of loading was definedin loading plan.

Are precautions relating to maximum flow rates during initial loading being observed?8.65

Other Inspector Comments:Refer with comment was given in VIQ 8.65

Are required settling periods being observed?8.66

Where vapour locks are fitted to cargo tanks that are not fitted with full depth soundingpipes, are static electricity precautions taken to ensure that the appropriate relaxationperiod elapses prior to ullaging or sampling?

8.67



Other Inspector Comments:Vessel was equipped with nine (9) tank cleaning hoses(2.0" diam, 25 m each). As per Operator's procedures, hoses are required to test oncemonthly basis.

If portable tank cleaning hoses are used, are continuity tests carried out and the resultsrecorded?

8.69

Manifold arrangements

Other Inspector Comments:Pressure gauges fitted to the offshore manifold foundwithout pressure during cargo transfer.

Are pressure gauges also fitted to the offshore manifolds and regularly checked duringthe discharge for manifold valve leakage?

8.76

Cargo pump room

Other Inspector Comments:Each cargo tanks (C) are served by a centrifugal cargopump of 270 cum/h capacity. Wing cargo tank, currently used as void space, are alsoserved by pump in this space.

On vessels with pump rooms, are they free of evidence of significant leaks frommachinery, pipework, valve glands and instrumentation?

8.83

Safety equipment

Other Inspector Comments:Annual inspection of all safety equipment as well as theportable cargo / gas measuring equipment requiring shore servicing was in date.

Is the safety equipment required by the IBC or BCH Codes examined by an expertagency annually and are records available?

8.91

Cargo hoses

Other Inspector Comments:No cargo hose was provided on board.

If the vessel uses its own cargo hoses, are they in good order, pressure tested annuallyto their design working pressure and is a record of all hose tests and inspectionsmaintained on board?

8.97

Cargo lifting equipment

Other Inspector Comments:One hose-handling crane of 10.0 tons SWL/20m is fittedamidships, provision crane of 1.28 tons SWL/6m on B deck and crane (verticals) of SWl1.0 ton in E/R. All of them were last surveyed on 21 March 2012.

Are all cargo derricks, cranes and other lifting equipment properly marked and hasperiodical testing and inspection been carried out?

8.98



Chapter 9: Mooring

Mooring equipment documention

Other Inspector Comments:Bow stoppers does not apply to this vessel.

If one or more bow stoppers are fitted is a certificate attesting to the safe working loadprovided?

9.3

Other Inspector Comments:As per Operator's procedures, shipboard inspections arerequired to be carried out on a monthly basis.

Are there records of the inspection and maintenance of mooring ropes, wires andequipment?

9.4

Other Inspector Comments:BHC test was carried out on 16 April 2012 by ship staff.

Is there a policy in place for the testing of winch brakes and are the results recorded?9.5

Mooring procedures

Other Inspector Comments:Mooring lines of the same size and type (material) wereused for all leads. Mooring pattern 3+2.

Are moorings satisfactorily deployed and tended?9.6

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel is provided with undivided drum (single drums type)winches. Mooring winches are driven through reduction gears by a motor be poweredby hydraulic pressure.

On split drum winches are all the lines made fast with no more than one layer on eachtension side of the drum?

9.10

Other Inspector Comments:Mooring wire do not apply to this vessel.

If mooring tails are fitted to wires, do they have proper connecting links and are theycorrectly fitted?

9.11

Mooring equipment

Other Inspector Comments:Mooring equipment forward and aft were well coated andlubricated. Only two fixed mooring drums are provided on the forecastle and two moreon poop deck. Markings were posted on the winches wherever necessary.

Are mooring winches in good order?9.13

If mooring winches in a gas hazardous area are electrically powered, are motors Ex ‘d'rated?

9.16

If mooring winches are electrically powered, are insulation tests carried out and theresults recorded?

9.17



Single point moorings

Is single point mooring (SPM) and associated equipment fitted to OCIMFrecommendations?

9.25

If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point moorings, does it meet therecommendations as applicable, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines (3rdEdition)?

9.26

If the vessel is fitted with a hydraulically operated bow stopper, are safeguards providedto prevent its accidental release?

9.27

Emergency towing arrangements

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel is provided with fire wire at forward and aft over theoff-berth side of a ship. Emergency towing booklet was available for sighting.

Are emergency towing arrangements readily available for deployment at both ends ofthe vessel?

9.28

Additional comments


Chapter 10: Communications

Communications procedures

Other Inspector Comments:Second officer designated to handle distresscommunications during an emergency and was also in charge to carry out periodicaltests of GMDSS equipments.

Has a qualified person been designated to handle distress communications?10.6

Other Inspector Comments:The vessel is certified and equipped for GMDSS areas A1,A2 & A3. Duplication of equipment and shore-based maintenance are employed.Maintenance contract with Brilliant Performance Co., Ltd is valid until 2 December2013. Suitable tests were carried out regularly and logs were maintained. Emergencybatteries appeared in good condition and test records were maintained.

Is there a maintenance programme in place to ensure availability of the radioequipment?

10.10

Communications equipment

Other Inspector Comments:S-VDR was last tested ashore on 18 November 2012 whileshore inspection of AIS equipment was carried out on 26 June 2012.

Is the satellite EPIRB fitted, armed and labelled correctly and inspected in accordancewith the manufacturer's requirements?

10.12



Other Inspector Comments:No Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs were fitted withinwheelhouse.

Are Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs used in lighting located far enough away fromnavigational and communications equipment to avoid causing interference?

10.16

Chapter 11: Engine and steering compartments

Policies, procedures and documention

Other Inspector Comments:The machinery space is being operated man-operation.

If the machinery space is certified for unmanned operation is it being operated in thatmode?

11.3

Other Inspector Comments:Machinery spaces were not certified for UMS operationsand were being manned continuously at sea. Engine department had four certifiedengineers including Chief Engineer.

If the machinery space is being operated manned, are there sufficient engineers onboard?

11.4

Other Inspector Comments:The dead man alarm system does not apply to this vessel.

Is the dead man alarm system, where fitted, in good order and used as required?11.8

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel was registered with Castrol for lubricating andhydraulic oil analysis. As per ship operator's PMS, samples of lubricating oil is requiredto be landed ashore for analysis once quarterly basis while hydraulic oil is required tobe sent once every six month basis. Fuel will be analysed every bunkering. The latesthydraulic oil sample analysis of power pack and steering gear were landed on 28March 2012, while lubricating oil of M/E landed on 4 December 2012. Reports indicatedin "normal condition". According to bunker analysis report, sulphur value was indicated2.23%(m/m) which revealed within limit.

Does the operator subscribe to a fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oil testing programme,and is there a procedure in place to take into account the results?

11.11

Other Inspector Comments:Present trading areas were mainly in the South East Asianregions. Only MDO does apply to the boiler.

Is the vessel able to safely comply with SECA legislation regarding use of low sulphurfuels in boilers?

11.13

Are written instructions provided to control the change from residual to low-sulphurfuels?

11.14



Planned maintenance

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Four (4) backlogs of quarterly PMS jobs due during vessel stay at terminal.

Operator comments:These quarterly PMS jobs due were acknowledged by chief engineer at load portrecently but restriction by her current short voyage when after completed loadingoperation vessel had to direct to discharge port and alongside on arrival.Hence , as timing permit/match , we are hereby confirmed that all pending job due hadbeen done and completed on Jan 9, 2013. After completed discharge operation

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Master/CE was instructed to strictly keeping update all on board PMS dueMoreover , maintenance plan/schedule shall be submitted on monthly basis in order toensure update status and planning sequence forWork to be done timely, Implementation will be verified during subsequence visit .

Other Inspector Comments:Computerised Planned Maintenance System was installedon board and approved by DNV. There was no backlog of significant outstanding workin deck. Export files would reportedly be sent to the operator on a monthly basis forshore analysis and monitoring.

Inspector Observations: According to PMS, four (4) backlogs of outstanding work in theengine room.

Is a planned maintenance system being followed and is it up to date?11.15

Other Inspector Comments:Inventory of spare parts is required to be checked oncemonthly basis.

Is a comprehensive and up to date inventory of spare parts being maintained?11.16

Safety management

Other Inspector Comments:Emergency equipments such as emergency fire pump,main fire, emergency air compressor, emergency steering, quick closing valves,emergency stops etc were regularly tested every month. Records were sighted asevidences.

Do records indicate the regular testing of emergency equipment?11.20

Other Inspector Comments:The machinery space is being operated man- operation.

If the vessel class notation allows UMS operation, are main engine bearing temperaturemonitors, or the crankcase oil mist detector, in good order?

11.27

Other Inspector Comments:The aggregate pumps are located within a dedicatedcompartment on port side of main deck.

Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within the main engine compartment, isan oil mist detector fitted?

11.28



Machinery status

Other Inspector Comments:Main engine appeared in satisfactory condition with normalparameters recorded in log book.

The main engine11.42.1

Other Inspector Comments:Three diesel generators are fitted and each generator iscapable of taking the sea load independently. Two generator was running during cargooperations. It was noted that generators were generally not being loaded more than70% of rated power output.

Auxiliary engines and generators, including a shaft and emergency generators wherefitted

11.42.2

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel fitted with one boiler and an exhaust economiser. Itis in automatic mode and evaporation rate was 0.5 Tonnes/Hour. Control panelappeared in satisfactory condition, with clear instructions and markings. Burner frontmaintained clean and oil free. Gauge-glasses clear and all boiler valves marked. Boilerannual external survey was last carried out on 19 January 2011 by DNV surveyor.

Boilers, including waste heat and domestic boilers11.42.3

Inert gas plant, including the fans, scrubber, analyser and valves11.42.6

Other Inspector Comments:Water high level alarm was tested and found in ancompliant working condition. Sewage was certified for 25 persons.

Sewage plant11.42.7

Hydraulic aggregate pumps11.42.11



Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Engine room equipment control power unit fuse break.

Operator comments:Onboard Electrician checked engine room equipment control power unit wiring diagramfound 10 Amp fuse of power output transformer unit was break and replace with sparepart onboard and switch on Engine room equipment control power unit again foundworking in order and report to inspector to verify again before left the vessel.However , Shore technicians were call in and maintenance work was carry out on 25thJan 2013 with found that output DC current was over from power supply sourcetransformer and need to be replace the new transformer which expected to be supplyon her next storing not later than 15 Feb 2013.

Further mitigation measure had been done by input one of rheostat in order to reducethe DC current output during transformer purchase period , with addition measurefurther than existing control by approaching with closely monitoring by EOW andconsideration to ensure all functioning.

Prevent re-occurrence: Regular maintenance regime to be maintained andimplementation to be verified during superintendent visit.

Inspector Observations: Screen of engine room alarm monitor in ECR appearedblurring, difficult to read. Moreover, error message "Failure of analog channel 1024"was showing and audible alarm sounded continuously. This cause had been cut downcircuit breaker for switch off this alarm by chief engineer order, and leading to warningaudible alarm of some equipment in machinery spaces appeared soundless.

This was corrected by ship's crew during inspection but not checked by Inspector.

Any other items of machinery, including stand-by machinery.11.42.14

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:2nd set of battery for start the emergency generator improper keeping location.

Operator comments:2nd set of battery was charged and kept in other side bulkhead battery room forimmediately use. Presently, Charged and energy storing device was moved andpermanently located in emergency generator room and are being use for startingemergency generator device only with parallel wiring cable and confirmed that meansare available to start the emergency generator at all times inclusive with operatinginstruction were provided.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Strictly inspection regime to be maintain , verification during subsequent visit.

Other Inspector Comments:Emergency Generator serving steering motor, lighting,emergency fire pump, radio & navigation equipment is fitted and operational. Manualstaring arrangement is permissible by battery. Only battery set in this space wassatisfactorily tested during inspection.

Inspector Observations: Currently, manual starting of emergency generator ispermissible by 2 set of battery. One of them was equipped in emergency generatorroom as usual while the rest was arranged in battery room. It was noted that it will betook a long time to dislocate the 2nd set of battery to the emergency generator room inorder to capable of being readily starting unless 1st set of battery can be demonstratedto be effective.

Are concise starting instructions for the emergency generator clearly displayed?11.44

Where an emergency generator is not fitted, are engine room emergency batteries ingood order and fully charged?

11.46



Steering compartment

Other Inspector Comments:Simple operating instructions with a block diagramdisplayed conspicuously.

Are emergency steering gear changeover procedures clearly displayed in the steeringcompartment and in the wheelhouse?

11.50

Other Inspector Comments:Communication system and gyro repeater was checkedand found in an compliant working condition.

Are communications with the bridge satisfactory?11.54

Additional comments


Chapter 12: General appearance and condition

Hull, superstructure and external weather decks

Other Inspector Comments:The condition of the external hull above the visible waterlinewas generally smooth and undulation between frames not evident. Some lightindentation noted generally scattered over entire hull otherwise appears to be free fromany major cruising damage. Shell plating was coated in brownish red colour includinganti-fouling areas. The hull coating above the waterline was with minor abrasions marksdue to contacts with fenders during berthing operation and stay alongside berth.

Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the hull satisfactory?12.1

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Vessel late mark on loadline marking for current assignment.

Operator comments:Vessel had been withdrawn and out of DNV class recently and survey had beencomplete with new THAI marine department (TG) class issued on 3rd Jan 2013. Nowmarks are correctly and permanently indicated on the ship's sides plainly visible . Withcurrently traded under TG loadline.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:Strictly inspection regime to be maintain of this requirement.

Inspector Observations: Loadline mark had still been inherited from class DNV,although vessel currently traded under TG loading.

Are hull markings clearly indicated and correctly placed?12.3

Other Inspector Comments:Main deck plating, aft accommodation decks, pipelines andother fittings on deck were coated in dark red colour. Coating was intact on full deck &fittings. Galvanised material gratings were fitted on the centre catwalk.

Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the weather deckssatisfactory?

12.4



Accomodation areas

Initial Operator Comments: Root cause:Mess boy cabins door knob lock was changed by crew and re-keyed difference fromoriginal master key.

Operator comments:This mess boy cabins door was open by his key. Master check all cabins and storeroom knob lock to verify any room were changed to difference type form master keyand found two cabin doors difference type then re-keyed alike of those cabins key toinclude with master key keep in masters cabin and completed on Jan 8, 2013.Now we are hereby confirmed that all crews cabin are able to access promptly andkeys are under control of master additionally with master key.

Action to prevent the re-occurrence:None deem of compliance

Other Inspector Comments:Vessel's accommodation appeared spacious for the size ofvessel but was very basic in de'cor and furnishings. All on board cabins housed oneperson with private sanitary facilities. A mess room was separated between officers andrating. An independent recreation room cum smoking room is located on upper decklevel inside accommodation.

Inspector Observations: By randomly check, ship master key was unable to unlock ofmess boy cabin's door, which would hinder ships fire or rescue party in event of anemergency.

Is the accommodation clean and tidy?12.17

Attachment: 12.9 Keys withmaster key.JPG

Other Inspector Comments:Alarm tested and found in an compliant working condition.

Are personnel alarms in refrigerated spaces in good order and operational?12.23

Operator's initial comments entered by: Bowonsak Somchitskul [[email protected]]

Operator's Initial General Comments

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